System Director for Cognitive Neurology Disorders

Northwell Health is seeking a visionary and accomplished physician leader to serve as System Director of Cognitive Disorders, driving the expansion of its renowned program across Manhattan and Long Island. This unique opportunity involves shaping the future of cognitive care within New York's largest healthcare provider, focusing on comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of various cognitive disorders. The role is pivotal in advancing the Northwell Health Cognitive Neurology Center amidst significant projected growth in ambulatory visits and a strong commitment to expanding cognitive neurology services.

Practice Info

• The Northwell Health Cognitive Neurology Center offers comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of various cognitive disorders across the Northwell network.
• Northwell's investment in the development of the new Center for Healthy Aging and the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center signals a strong commitment to expanding its cognitive neurology program.
• Projected growth of 7,000-14,000 annual ambulatory visits for cognitive diagnosis in the next 5-10 years.
• A unique, dedicated, and specialized 12-bed Parkinson's and movement disorders inpatient unit at Glen Cove Hospital in Long Island offers advanced rehabilitation services and medical and surgical optimization.
• The inpatient program has recently received Joint Commission certification and is integrated with the DBS program for post-surgical programming combined with intense rehabilitation and medication optimization.
• The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, with 50 research labs, 3,000 clinical research studies, and 5,000 researchers and staff, plays a significant role in advancing understanding and treatment of cognitive neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hospital and health system leadership to drive the program's continued success and growth.
• Physician recruitment, mentorship, and supervision.
• Development and implementation of strategic program growth initiatives.
• Process improvement initiatives.
• Oversight of clinical, quality, operational, and financial performance.
• Operate at multiple sites weekly.

Compensation

• Competitive salaries with annual incentive compensation bonus.
• Paid medical malpractice insurance.
• Retirement contribution 403(b) match and 457(b) plans.
• CME allowance.

Requirements

• MD Degree from an accredited institution (ACGME or foreign program that is similarly appropriately accredited).
• Completion of Neurology residency and fellowship training in cognitive neurology strongly preferred.
• Must be Board Certified.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Strong interest in system-level leadership and program growth.
• Must be licensed as a physician in the State of New York.